Contemporary home design uses black and neutral colors to emphasize straight lines and light.
Contemporary home design uses clean lines and pale or neutral colors to make a home feel light and airy. Characteristics of a contemporary home include a blend of form and function, geometric shapes defined in bold colors balanced with neutral trims or pastel wall colors. Exterior features are often accentuated in dark colors while interior architectural details stand out against pastel walls. If you like spare design, contemporary design offers a fresh, simple look.
Exterior House Paint
Whether you choose to paint the outside of your home with a modern color palette of coral, pale yellow, light gray or white with classic hues, a sophisticated exterior increases curb appeal and reflects the inviting interior of your home. Consider your home's natural features before choosing paint colors to ensure colors and materials are complementary. If you have a black roof, wrought iron railings or a stone or brick wall, a bright color will add balance and emphasize your homes shape and structure. If your home is an individual shape with a brown or light roof, a natural paint color adds a pleasant contrast to creative design.
Interior House Paint
The contemporary colors you choose for your walls are influenced by the furniture and d cor you intend to use in the room. Neutral wall colors are best paired with black and bold accessories or sculptural art. Pastel walls accentuate exposed brick, pipes, railings and arches, but the trim in these rooms must present a neutral color. According to the Paint Quality Institute, honey-like hues paired with pale yellows or pale blue, or shell pink ceilings paired with Wine or Eggplant-colored walls, and khaki paired with white and black are three favorite color palettes that lend themselves to contemporary design. Add drama to a room with a stainless steel lighting fixture that reflects light and adds textural contrast.
Accent Colors
Accent colors enhance the aesthetic of a room or exterior with a bold infusion of color. Paint doors, shutters or railings in red, green or sporty blue to prevent a neutral room from feeling too stark or sterile. If you're nervous about adding a vivid color, try a few colorful throw pillows or a solid color rug in a room first. Accent walls, or walls painted in a different color from the rest of the room, are generally used in rooms without architectural details. Accents colors are paired with either neutral or white paint or a color three shades lighter than the accent.
